Businesswomen of the Year Awards

By Community Newspapers

A special recognition was presented to the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County (WCC) in recognition of their 30th anniversary. Pictured is Perry Adair, Chamber Chairman; Linda Knudsen, Chamber Chair-Elect and Past President of the WCC (1995); Naomi Berry, President of WWC; Thelma Gibson, Founder of the WCC; Gayle Bainbridge, Chamber Past Chair (2005-06) & Past President of the WCC (2003) and Barbara Norland, Vice-Chair of Business & Economic Development, CGCC.

In celebration of Women’s History Month each March, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosted its 14th annual AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards on Friday, March 7th at the Coral Gables Country Club. The Businesswomen of the Year Awards honor outstanding women who live or work in Miami-Dade County, demonstrate excellence in their profession, have a passion for community involvement and serve as role models for other women. During the course of this luncheon, which was emceed by S u m m e r Knowles, an anchor with CBS 4, the Chamber recognized outstanding businesswomen in eight different categories : Entrepreneur, Corporate Leader, Philanthropist, Non- Profit, Retailer, Restauranteur, Health Care Professional and Hospitality Leader and issued a special recognition to the Women’s Chamber of Miami-Dade County in honor of their 30th anniversary.

Luis Chiappy, Executive Vice President of the National Division of AXA Advisors, offers welcoming remarks at the AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards at the Coral Gables Country Club.

This program was made possible with the support of our incredible line-up of sponsors. For more than a decade, AXA Advisors, LLC, the program’s title sponsor, has recognized the impact women have on business and their commitment to the community. This year’s supporting sponsors were Baptist Health South Florida, Credomatic Merchant Services, U.S. Century Bank Award, Coral Gables Country Club, The Clevelander South Beach, Frames USA + Art Gallery, Rene Ruiz, Sir Speedy and the South Florida Business Journal.